Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill

Cairn forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill

England
List entry 1013420
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairn forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. The cairnfield comprises multiple burial mounds characteristic of prehistoric funerary practice on moorland landscapes, dating to the Bronze Age period when such communal burial sites were established across Dartmoor and surrounding upland areas. The individual cairns within the field typically consist of stone mounds constructed over cremated or inhumed remains, reflecting the ritual burial practices of Bronze Age communities. The preservation of this cairnfield as an archaeological monument provides important evidence for understanding settlement patterns, funerary customs, and land use during the Bronze Age in south-west England.

Cairn forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013420. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill?

Cairn forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013420.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill?

Cairn forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1013420.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone hut circle settlement and enclosures 970m east of Ger Tor (8.2 km), Enclosure 1250m NNW of Standon Down (8.7 km), Two stone hut circles 1000m north of Standon Down (8.8 km).

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